The Commander of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), on Wednesday convened a high-level security stakeholders’ meeting in Ibi Local Government Area of Taraba State to address growing security concerns and communal tensions.
Held at the Palace of the Emir of Ibi, the session brought together traditional rulers, community leaders, government officials and security representatives to discuss persistent threats to peace across the local government. Key issues on the agenda included incursions by criminals from neighbouring states, farmland disputes, illegal crop harvesting and longstanding chieftaincy disagreements in Dampar, Tapga, Sarkin Kudu and Gidan Kiye communities—factors that have led to loss of lives and destruction of property.
The meeting was attended by the Emir of Ibi, Alhaji Abubakar Salihu Danbauro, the Chairman of Ibi Local Government Council, Emmanuel Ubandoma, district heads, local chiefs, community leaders and operatives from sister security agencies.
Addressing the gathering, Brigade Commander Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa urged stakeholders to strengthen their commitment to peaceful coexistence and condemned reports of individuals blocking farmers from harvesting their crops. He described the actions as “provocative” and capable of triggering violent clashes, warning that such behaviour would now attract serious consequences.
He also reminded traditional and community leaders of their responsibility to maintain peace within their domains, cautioning that security agencies would take decisive action against anyone found inciting or escalating crises.
The meeting ended on a peaceful note, with all parties pledging to collaborate more effectively to safeguard stability across the area.
